Tom,
I know where you are at. I've been there a few times myself. Some projects, no matter how hard you work, fight back. And, just when you think it couldn't get any worse, or when you think the worse is behind you, something completely throws you for a loop. These are the tough ones, but also sometimes, the most rewarding. Whatever you do, good luck with it.
awesome!! glad you are not giving up for good. I took 6.5 years off all my projects while I went to college. I graduated today as a mechanical engineer so now I get to start working on my rusty piles of junk again. hope it goes better for you from here on out
i have no shame so heres the latest on me and my project.
i worked on the car alot in december just didnt post.
i did finish my qtr panel...most of the car is wetsanded primer..
i had to get a new job last week..i was in the construction industry and i had it pretty good the last few years.its now a dead industry here.ive been out of work for about 3 months.i had to sell the ls1/4l60 to help make it through...that sucked but i needed the money. so i was lucky and found a "decent" job about a week and a half ago.not the money im use to but its was the best i have been able to find.
i am building a body cart. i have the steel and casters..i just found a deal on a travel trailer frame/dual axle setup that i will modify to haul my car around and ill pick it up this weekend.so nowthe plan is to save and buy some paint and spray it so i can start putting the car together.i dont know what im gonna do for a motor/trans at this point .i wont have the money to replace the ls1 combo.last year i was able to buy whatever i needed for the most part but now its about just trying to survive and squeek out a rolling car .i just cant seem to give up no matter how things go.even if it wont turn out as i had planned.
all you guys have helped push me to keep on trying and i have never wanted to give up.sometimes it seemed like the thing to do but after almost 6 years having this car i cant stop no matter how tough things are.i want to be able to turn the key and drive this thing one day ,just to say i never gave up.
where there is a will there is a way as the saying goes.
Tom thanks for the update! Glad to hear you finally found a job! Even if it's just to pay the bills...that's piece of mind right there! Sounds like you have made dome good progress even with the holidays eating up time...good job!!
The nice thing is that you know the LSx motor will fit and now you need to just focus on getting the rest of the car painted and together. Don't stress about not having a motor right now, that will come in time!
i have no shame so heres the latest on me and my project.
i worked on the car alot in december just didnt post.
i did finish my qtr panel...most of the car is wetsanded primer..
i had to get a new job last week..i was in the construction industry and i had it pretty good the last few years.its now a dead industry here.ive been out of work for about 3 months.i had to sell the ls1/4l60 to help make it through...that sucked but i needed the money. so i was lucky and found a "decent" job about a week and a half ago.not the money im use to but its was the best i have been able to find.
i am building a body cart. i have the steel and casters..i just found a deal on a travel trailer frame/dual axle setup that i will modify to haul my car around and ill pick it up this weekend.so nowthe plan is to save and buy some paint and spray it so i can start putting the car together.i dont know what im gonna do for a motor/trans at this point .i wont have the money to replace the ls1 combo.last year i was able to buy whatever i needed for the most part but now its about just trying to survive and squeek out a rolling car .i just cant seem to give up no matter how things go.even if it wont turn out as i had planned.
all you guys have helped push me to keep on trying and i have never wanted to give up.sometimes it seemed like the thing to do but after almost 6 years having this car i cant stop no matter how tough things are.i want to be able to turn the key and drive this thing one day ,just to say i never gave up.
where there is a will there is a way as the saying goes.
tom
Congrats on the job! As for the 6 years... not to worry, I've been "building" my 442 for over 13, including painting it twice!
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
__________________ Never met a man with real talent who felt the need to deride the efforts of other.
feelslike im not going to get to finish this car...
im going to have to divorce the wife and sell all my new goodies to help pay attorney fees.....how FORKIN GREAT.
i just picked the wrong one......to keep the story short.
i cant tell you how good it feels to work as hard as i have the past few years to get to start all over again....wtf
so, i dont see any updates coming from my end...
feelslike im not going to get to finish this car...
im going to have to divorce the wife and sell all my new goodies to help pay attorney fees.....how FORKIN GREAT.
i just picked the wrong one......to keep the story short.
i cant tell you how good it feels to work as hard as i have the past few years to get to start all over again....wtf
so, i dont see any updates coming from my end...
tom
Tom I am so sorry to hear this. Times like this you have to do what's right for you. I've been through both and I know it isn't an easy place to be. I wish I had words that would make it all make sense and better, but sadly there are none. Just do your best to keep moving forward...even if you have to crawl to make progress. Take care of number 1 and let me know if I can help in any way.
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